Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keywork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.26 in modern English

Syllables: key-work
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Collectively, the mechanisms of a woodwind musical instrument such as a flute or clarinet that support the operation of its keys.

Uncountable

noun

The form of social work done by a keyworker.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The fingering challenges that arise are similar to those above, involving unorthodox key usage, half- and sometimes quarter-holing, and unusual configurations of keywork."

Etymology

From key + work.

Usage

Uncountable
British usage

Questions

What does keywork mean?: Collectively, the mechanisms of a woodwind musical instrument such as a flute or clarinet that support the operation of its keys.
Where does keywork come from?: From key + work.

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